St. James Parish officials will pay tribute to local heroes and veterans at the 14th Annual Veterans Day Celebration on Sunday, Nov. 8 at Gramercy Recreation Park.

The event begins at 4:30 p.m. with a welcome from Parish President Timmy Roussel. The guest speaker is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Earl Deroche of Gramercy.

Local businesses and industries will provide food and attendees will be entertained by performances from the Dixieland Seven, local dance teams and choirs. A spectacular fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. will wrap up the celebration.

Police officers will be monitoring the parking lot at the Gramercy Recreation Park, where parking will be reserved for elderly and handicap residents.

Parking will be available at the Gramercy Town Hall, along Main Street in Gramercy and other nearby designated areas.